We are Revelstoke’s Fab Lab.
The Idea Factory is a home-grown fabrication lab all about hands-on experimentation, innovation and collaboration, providing the digital manufacturing technology, tools and in-depth skills training for our community to learn and create.
The Revelstoke Idea Factory is the brainchild of the Revelstoke Fabrication Lab Society, established in 2018 in partnership with the Community Economic Development division of the City of Revelstoke, and supported by funding from the provincial government’s Rural Dividend grant and regional Economic Opportunity Fund.
Frequently Asked Questions
Take a look at some of our common FAQs or dive into the details below.
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The new workshop is kitted out with a range of equipment including 3D printers, an 80W laser cutter, bike maintenance tools, a sewing machine and serger, a vinyl cutter, as well as a large worktop for all your project needs!
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Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or select one of our memberships — we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
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We’re located in the Revelstoke Visual Art Centre on 320 Wilson St, Revelstoke. Members get 24/7 access to the space, and there is plenty of parking outside.
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within a couple business days.
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All of our membership plans have the same benefits, with our monthly membership costing only $30. We have discounts on longer term plans, see our membership page for more details.
Funders & Partners
We are extremely grateful to all of our supporters, the space wouldn’t be what it is without you.
Funders
City of Revelstoke
Provincial Government Rural Dividend Fund
Economic Opportunity Funding
Columbia Basin Trust
Revelstoke Credit Union
Community Futures Revelstoke
Revelstoke Community Foundation
Partners
Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce
Okanagan College
Kootenay Outdoor Recreation Enterprise Initiative
Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre
ScreenSmart
Okanagan Library Revelstoke
Kootenay Association for Science & Technology (KAST)
Got more questions?
Feel free to send us a message or schedule a visit to see the space.